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1957 Map of Sandwich

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Sandwich
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

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Sandwich and East Sandwich anchor this coastal landscape along Cape Cod Bay, where the maritime economy meets inland agricultural and conservation efforts. The topography is defined by significant water systems, from the industrial Cape Cod Canal to the expansive Great Marshes and several harbor inlets like Scorton Harbor. Further inland, the presence of the State Game Farm and the State Fish Hatchery indicates a mid-century focus on wildlife management and local resource preservation.

Genealogists and historians can locate numerous family-named landmarks and resting places, such as Cedarville Cem and the Old Quaker Meetinghouse. The transportation network is dominated by the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad and the Mid-Cape Highway, facilitating movement between smaller settlements like Forestdale and West Barnstable. Numerous Cranberry Bogs scattered throughout the lowlands reflect the region's enduring agricultural identity during this period.